New Smoking Laws in Queensland

From September 2016, smoking is banned
at sporting grounds during an organised sporting event or training
session that is predominantly for under 18 year olds. The ban also applies during
any intervals or breaks in play.

The coverage of the ban includes
the sporting ground or playing area, the viewing area for a water sport, public
seating at the grounds and any other area reserved for use by the competitors
and the officials. This also includes a 10 metre non-smoking buffer zone
from all of these locations.

An organised sporting event is one that is
arranged in advance and is conducted by a professional or amateur sporting body
or education institution according to established rules.

The smoking ban includes the use of all
smoking products, including regular cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.